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SwedenSkookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near Centralia water level
River gauge, Skookumchuck River, Washington, United States
Right now
Higher than ever recorded here
Water level
- Flow
- 105 cfs
History
20252026
What this means
The gauge at Skookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near Centralia shows 325.96 ft, at a record high.
It has now passed the published record high of 12.89 ft (January 8, 2009). That puts it 320.03 ft above the median of 5.93 ft for mid-October, based on 37 years of readings. A year ago it stood at 325.85 ft (+0.11 ft).
The level has held steady over the past 24 hours. Over the past 30 days it has moved between 325.96 ft and 326.00 ft.
That stands out in fall, when many rivers are usually near their lowest.
Compared with the highest and lowest levels the agency has recorded at this gauge. How to read levels
Key numbers
- Median for this date
- 5.93 ft320.03 ft above the median for this date
- Normal for this date
- 5.22 ft – 325.92 ft8 years in 10 fall in this range (37 years of records)
- Same day last year
- 325.85 ft+0.11 ft
- Lowest and highest in 30 days
- 325.96 ft – 326.00 ft
- Lowest and highest in 12 months
- 325.76 ft – 332.23 ft
- Highest on record
- 12.89 ftJanuary 8, 2009
- Highest on record
- 313.07 ft above the highest level on record
High water at Skookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near Centralia
The National Weather Service splits flooding into minor, moderate and major flood stage, each tied to what starts to go under water at this particular gauge. Minor flooding usually means low roads, parks and farmland; major flooding reaches homes and businesses.
Keep children and dogs well back from the edge, and stay off flooded footpaths and towpaths.
Highest crests on record
| Rank | Level | Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.89 ft | January 8, 2009 |
| 2 | 11.88 ft | December 17, 2001 |
| 3 | 11.73 ft | January 30, 2005 |
| 4 | 11.67 ft | January 31, 2003 |
| 5 | 11.44 ft | December 16, 1999 |
| 6 | 10.96 ft | March 10, 2011 |
| 7 | 10.91 ft | January 25, 2002 |
| 8 | 10.90 ft | January 7, 2007 |
| 9 | 10.87 ft | January 10, 2006 |
| 10 | 10.85 ft | January 18, 2005 |
Weather at the gauge
No rain in the last 3 days.
Forecast: Open-Meteo
Map
Other gauges on the Skookumchuck River
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skookumchuck River near VailRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River | 15.2 cfs | Very low | ±0 | 7 mi |
| Skookumchuck River near BucodaRiver gauge, Skookumchuck River | 203.68 ft | Below flood stage | +0.07 ft | 9 mi |
Nearby gauges
| Gauge | Level | Compared with normal | 24 hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deschutes River near RainierRiver gauge, Deschutes River | 3.04 ft | Low | ±0 | 5.3 mi |
| Nf Newaukum River above Bear Creek near ForestRiver gauge, Nf Newaukum River | 404.83 ft | High | +0.01 ft | 9 mi |
| Nisqually River at McKennaRiver gauge, Nisqually River | 1.52 ft | Normal | ±0 | 13 mi |
| Centralia Power Canal near McKennaCanal gauge, Centralia Power Canal | 10.97 ft | Normal | +0.01 ft | 14 mi |
| Chehalis River near Grand MoundRiver gauge, Chehalis River | 128.81 ft | High | −0.06 ft | 14 mi |
| South Fork Newaukum River near OnalaskaRiver gauge, South Fork Newaukum River | 533.57 ft | High | ±0 | 15 mi |
| Newaukum River near ChehalisRiver gauge, Newaukum River | 192.37 ft | Below flood stage | −0.02 ft | 15 mi |
| Deschutes River at East St Bridge at TumwaterRiver gauge, Deschutes River | 24.46 ft | Very low | −0.03 ft | 17 mi |
Questions and answers
How does the Skookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near Centralia compare with last year?
It is 0.11 ft higher than on the same day last year, when the reading was 325.85 ft.
Is gage height the same as water depth?
No. Gage height is measured from a fixed reference point chosen by the agency, so a reading of 10 ft does not mean the river is 10 ft deep.
What is the water level of Skookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near Centralia today?
On Oct 20, 2026, 02:45 PM PDT, the water level was 325.96 ft. Steady over the last 24 hours.
Is Skookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near Centralia rising or falling?
Steady over the last 24 hours. Down 0.04 ft over the last 7 days.
Is the level of Skookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near Centralia normal?
Higher than ever recorded here. Compared with the highest and lowest levels the agency has recorded at this gauge.
What is the highest water level ever recorded at Skookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near Centralia?
The highest level on record is 12.89 ft on January 8, 2009.
How often is this data updated?
The U.S. Geological Survey publishes a new reading every 15 minutes. This page refreshes within minutes of each update.
For specialists
Station codes, datum, parameters, data quality and downloads
- Operator
- U.S. Geological Survey
- Station code
usgs:12026150(Agency page)- Coordinates
46.79010, -122.73540(WGS84)- Vertical datum
- NAVD88
- Update interval
- every 15 minutes
- Licence
- Public domain. Data: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), provisional data subject to revision
Published series
| Parameter | Last value | Time (UTC) | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water level | 325.96 ft | 2026-10-20 21:45 | Provisional |
| Flow | 105 cfs | 2026-10-20 21:45 | Provisional |
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U.S. Geological Survey: Skookumchuck River below Bldy Run Creek near Centralia (usgs:12026150). Accessed October 20, 2026 via Nivelmap, https://nivelmap.com/en/united-states/washington/skookumchuck-river-below-bldy-run-creek-near-centralia
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